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Gun seized in Old Harbour, man arrested

Published:Tuesday | November 12, 2024 | 6:25 PM
The Old Harbour Criminal Investigation Branch is probing the matter.

A man was on Monday night arrested following the seizure of a loaded gun in Old Harbour, St Catherine.

He is being held on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.

The police reported that about 10:00 p.m. cops conducted a snap raid along Market Street in Old Harbour where a premises was searched, during which a Smith and Wesson 40 calibre firearm affixed with a magazine containing 13 rounds of ammunition was found.

The man was arrested in connection with the seizure.

The Old Harbour Criminal Investigation Branch is probing the matter.

- Rasbert Turner

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